Hame and trace connector.



'PATEN'IED OCT. 6, 1903.

T. 'E'. KELLGGG. HAME AND TRACE CONNECTOR.

APPLIOATION FILED JUNE 16, 1903.

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THOMAS E. KELLOGG, OF MOUNT noon, cannon.

HAM E AN 0 TRACE CONNECTOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 749,573, dated 0ctober 6, 1903. Application filed June 16, 1903. Serial No.'161,644- (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS E. KELLOGG, a

citizen of the United States, residing at Mount Hood, in the county of Wasco and State of Oregon, have invented certain new and usefullmprovem cuts in Harne and Trace Connectors; andI do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to hame and trace connectors. I

The object of the invention is to provide a connection of this kind which will do away with the holes in the end of the trace, which are necessary in the usual form of trace buckles or connectors and which weaken the trace, whereas in the present invention the engaging end of the trace is strengthened.

Another object is to provide a connector of thischaracter which may be quicklyattached to the trace and by which the same may be quickly lengthened or shortened.

A further object is to provide such a device, I T which will be simple, strong, and durable and well adapted to the use for which it is designed.

'With these and other objects in view the invention consists of certain novel features of construction, combination, and arrangement of parts, as will be more fully described, and

claims. 1

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of the connector and forward end of a trace. Fig. 2 is a rear View of the same. Fig. 3 is a top or edge view thereof. Fig. 4 is a horizontal section, and Fig. 5 is a vertical transverse section.

Referring to the drawings moreparticularly, 1 denotes the inner or base plate of the connector, provided on its outer face at the rear end thereof with outwardly-projecting parallel logs or cars 2 and on its inner face at the forward 'end with inwardly-projecting On the inner face of the plate jecting extension 4, in which is formed a vertical transverse slot 5.

6 and 7 denote rectangularly-shaped loops formed on the upper and lower edges of the plate 1, at the central portion of the same. To

the loop 6-is connected the end of a back band or strap, while to the lower loop is connected the end of a belly-band. In the slot5 is connected the end of a breeching-strap.

Through the ears or lugs 3 is passed a pin or bolt 8, on which and between the ears-3 is mounted a tubular sleeve 9, to which is connected the hame tug or strap 10.

12 denotes the outer plate or member of the connector, formed on its edges with inwardlyprojecting flanges 13, which are extended rearwardly beyond the plate to form cars which are arranged between the ears or lugs 2 and pivotally connected to the same. The inner side of the plate 12 is beveled or inclined from its rear'end to about the central portion of the same, as shown at 14, and at which point is formed a shoulder .15. The

V flanges 13 are similarly formed. On the outer face of the plate 12, at the forward end of the same, is formed an inwardly-curved or hollow bearing-surface l6.

17 denotes a clamping-lever having inwardly-curved engaging ends 18. On the outer face of the lever at the forwardend of the same is mounted a pin or bolt 19, to the projecting headed ends of which are pivotally connected thenpper ends of links20,

which are pivotally connected at their'lower ends to the projecting ends of the pin or bolt 8. The lever 17 may he of any desired shape or construction. In the present instance it is shown as formed from a substantially triangular-shaped plate, through the center of I which is formed a strengthening-bead and on the end of which is formed a handle.

2 1 denotes the forward end of a trace,formed 'on its outer face with a series of inclined shoulders or undulations 22, one of which is adapted to be engaged by the inclined face 14; of the plate 12, the inner end of said plate being adapted to project between the links 20 in position for the ends l8'of the lever 17 to engage the bearing-surface 16, so that when said lever is pushed inwardly the ends 18 of the same will force the plate 12 tightly against the outer face of the trace, and owing to the wedge-shaped or inclined faces 'ofthe same the trace will be tightly held inplace, as will be understood.

In releasing the parts to adjust the trace the lever 17 is swung outwardly and forwardly IUD from engagement with the plate 12, when the same may be swung outward and the trace moved.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, the construction and operation of the invention will be readily understood without requiring a more extended explanation.

Various changes in the form, proportion, and the minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the principle or sacrificing any of the advantages of this invention.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a device of the character described, the combination with a base-plate having outwardly-projecting lugs, of an outer swinging plate pivoted between said lugs, an inclined engaging surface formed on the inner face of said outer plate, outwardly-projecting links pivotally connected to the forward end of said base-plate, and a clamping-lever pivotally connected to the opposite ends of said links whereby upon operationof said lever said outer swinging plate may be clamped upon the end of a trace, substantially as described.

2. In a device of the character described,

the combination with a base-plate having outwardly-projecting lugs formed on one end upwardly and downwardly projecting back and belly band loops, a slot formed in the rear end of the plate for the reception of a breeching-strap,forwardly-projecting ears arranged on the forward end of said plate, a pin or bolt connecting said ears, a sleeve mounted on said bolt and engaged bya hame strap or tug, of an outer swinging plate pivotally connected at one end to the outwardly-projecting lugs of said base-plate, an inclined engaging surface formed on the inner face of said swinging plate, links pivotally connected at one end to the forward end of the baseplate, a clamping-lever pivotally connected to the opposite ends of said links, to engage said swinging plate and force the same into engagement with the end of a trace, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presenceof two subscribing witnesses.

THOMAS E. KELLOGG.

Witnesses:

J AS. P. SHAW, GEO. D. OULBER'rsoN. 

